"I will talk about how broadband enables the electronic delivery of top games, which today are frequently 5 GB or bigger. Carriers need real content-based services to make the quad-play a reality. I will show attendees how carriers can create subscription games services and sell electronic versions of games with as little effort as creating a web link."

"The transition from broadcast TV to IPTV will change content, communications and community in unexpected and fascinating ways. Not so long ago, PCs were stand-alone devices. Now it is hard to imagine a PC that isn't connected to a two-way network. The same thing is now happening to television, and there will be a time in the near future when broadcast TV will have limited value. We can look to history to suggest some patterns as to how this change will occur, but there is nothing like running the experiment in the real world."

"I always enjoy participating in panel discussions as they never fail to bring out divergent views and lively discussion. The panel I am on is focusing on content delivery platforms. My particular bias is toward the role of the residential gateway in content delivery. I am a believer in the RG as a key enabler of WEB 2.0 style personalization of content delivery. This view always generates debate about the "walled garden" approach favored by many operators versus the melding of commercial content and user produced content.

We may also delve into the role of the RG in an IMS network with a focus on VoIP and IPTV applications. With a panel you never know where it will end up. If the audience is active they can take the discussion in the direction they desire. That is the beauty of this forum."

"I will discuss how we are at a broadband technology inflection point where we see digital compression, security, user interface, and architecture decisions we made 10 years ago being made again, as IP convergence drives a broadband network upgrade cycle. As a result, the expansion of video services is driving architecture and bandwidth for next-generation networks. HDTV and time-shifted viewing are creating a renewed excitement about television, the path to NGN is now clear, and telco IPTV deployments are happening today, not tomorrow."

"The transition to next-generation games and consoles make this an extremely exciting time in the video game industry. One of the many innovating things about developing next-generation software is how we're able to extend the gaming experience on-line. Expanded broadband access helps EA SPORTS further open a whole new world of possibilities for gamers around the globe."

"I look forward to discussing how the broadband experience allows for the personalization of the TV and video experience, as well as, the roll out of sustainable business models that will support the vast array of content available in the broadband space. In addition, I look forward to sharing how Rogers plans to leverage content delivery, with specific references to the FIFA World Cup."

"CABA has undertaken leading-edge research, through its Internet Home Alliance Research Council, on the future of broadband in the home. This data and information will allow Broadband World Forum Americas' attendees to learn about technology and applications and how to target specific consumer segments and create more profits and satisfied end-user experiences."